I’m greedy and the time I had alone with V, I wanted for just us.
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V had warned me Nailz's place was a pigsty and said he should just move out but Nailz loved his garage apartment. He had the garage for his bikes, so moving wasn't an option.
I got cleaning supplies together and picked up Jo. Off we went to a town close to Ocean Cove and near the beach. It was cute with a lake in the center, complete with swans. I couldn't see Nailz living in Swan Point, but he did. Some of the old houses were huge and the owners turned the carriage houses into garage apartments. A few Bound for Hell members lived in Swan Point.
Nailz and V planned to go for a ride after letting us into the apartment. They were waiting outside for us and seemed in a hurry to leave. I was betting they didn't want to help clean the place.
Nailz was already on his bike and yelled, "Door is open and we'll be back in a few hours."
I walked over to V and kissed him goodbye. "Ride safe."
He smiled wickedly and they roared off.
I was ready to take on the pigsty. "Jo, it’s a mess inside and V warned me to expect anything. You ready to do this?"
Jo had her determined look on and got the cleaning supplies out of the car. "I hope to hell he has trash bags and a broom."
That apartment was one of the dirtiest places I've ever seen. I am used to mucking stalls and dealing with horse shit and, to be honest, I think horse shit is cleaner than Nailz's place.
It took hours of cleaning to make it livable and I was dead tired. We’d made countless trips to the trash cans; I even went out and bought a sheet set, new pillows, blankets, and a bunch of colored bath towels. I stocked up on paper plates and bought a few new toothbrushes. I got Jo's favorite shampoo and soap. I refused to pick up his socks, they stunk so badly. So I bought him new ones. How did Nailz always look so clean living like a pig?
Jo hit the local laundromat with piles of Nailz's clothes while I did my shopping. I also picked up some food for the place. By the time we were done, it was sparkling clean. I spent quite a bit of cash, but it was for a good cause.
Jo was a clean freak and used Nailz's toothbrush and bleach to get the bathroom tiles clean. She was bitching about the toilet but I refused to help her in the bathroom. Once it was spotless, I took a shower and grabbed the clean clothes I always kept in my car.
I lay back on the couch and looked at my dirty, tired friend. "Shame it’ll be filthy in a week, I bet."
Jo tapped her fingers. "Not if I start spending more time up here. Think you can cover for me if I do?"
I looked at Jo thoughtfully. "Yeah, of course I will, but what are you going to do if you get caught with Nailz? Your father will flip out."
Jo swiped at the hair escaping her pony tail. "My parents know something is going on, Kima. I bet they'd try to see if I was at your place, except Hunter keeps the Lodge road gate locked. I’m so tired of my dad's pompous talks about how I have to do this and how I have to go to school. It’s turning me off to medicine and I've told them I just want to be a nurse now."
This was big news. I looked at her. "Nurse? Is that so you can go to school locally and be near Nailz?"
She looked me directly in the eyes. "Kima, I don't want to go away to school. You wouldn't be there and I don't want to be away from Nailz or you. I never wanted to spend years in school. I did want to please my dad, but how can I be a good doctor if that isn't what I want to do in life? My dad doesn't understand. So things at home have been rather unpleasant lately. His opinions don't matter to me and, to be honest, I just don't like living at home."
That hit me hard. I’d always thought the Parker's were a real family - the type of family I wanted all of my life. I wondered if maybe my life wasn't as bad as I’d thought. I knew they had issues, like every other family, but Jo was trying to tell me something.
We stopped talking when we heard the bikes.
Jo rushed to clean herself up as I waited to see Nailz’s face. This would be really fun.
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Nailz pounded up the stairs and opened the door. "What the fuck! I can see the whole place again. It's bigger than I thought."
V looked at me. "Lotta work, huh babe? Looks like a brand new place. You two did a good job."
I was looking around the apartment. We had done wonders, honestly. It was a basic garage apartment but with a few touches, it wouldn't be awful to live here. "You owe us dinner, Nailz. I went shopping and got you some stuff. Oh, and Jo cleaned the toilet with your toothbrush. Plus your socks up and walked out the door." I pinched my nose.
Nailz looked at me in alarm. "What the hell? My toothbrush? My socks are gone too? Tell me you got me new ones."
V and I were laughing at Nailz's expression.
"Of course I did. And sheets and towels too."
Jo came out of the bathroom wrapped in a new towel and Nailz shoved her into the bedroom.
V and I lay back on the couch while we heard them going at it.
"You and Jo are making great old ladies. I'm so glad you cleaned his place up. Now we don't have to have sleepovers at our place," he whispered in my ear.
I just smiled. When the old man is happy so was I.
Nailz was happy that Jo was planning to stay overnight at his place and took us all out to dinner.
I left on V's bike, leaving my car for Jo. We needed some time alone too.
~☠ ☠ ☠~
It was a perfect day for a ride and about thirty members of Bound for Hell MC were taking a ride down to Delaware.
We were already at the clubhouse when V pulled me aside. "Kima, I need you to carry some speed for me. I need to get it down to Delaware and there’s a good chance we’ll be pulled over with this many bikes. I hate to ask you, but Nailz is gonna ask Jo too. Can you tuck it in your bra, under your boobs, or figure out how to make sure the cops don't find it?"
I looked at him. It must be important because Veiko was always careful to not really involve me with carrying club drugs. Usually I only carried a small amount of speed for our personal use. I could easily swallow what I carried before.
"What if I get busted?"
He didn't look very happy about this. "If that happens, I’ll say it’s mine. Babe, I wouldn't even ask you but it’s a favor to the President down there and is something old ladies normally do. I don't like involving you but I don't have much of a choice. If it's something you don't want to do then I'll carry it myself."
All I could think of was V getting busted. There was a better chance I wouldn't get caught, so I quickly agreed.
V nodded to Nailz and we all went into the club house. Jo and I were handed two baggies, half-filled with speed. The men watched us as we placed them under our boobs.
Nailz looked upset and said, "Are you sure they won't fall out?"
I thought hard. "Can you get me a knife and a lot more baggies?"
V pulled out his knife and watched as I made a slit by the metal button at the waistband of my jeans. I knew my belt would hide any lumps that might show and I had seen Jack carry drugs like this.
"Start making smaller baggies of speed and I’ll get them in the waistband. Let me have Jo's jeans so I can do this to hers. Makes more sense."
Jo explained to them, "Jack carries his drugs like this and has never been busted. It’s safer and as Kima says, our belts will hide any lumps. We won't chance losing any of it either."
We slipped baggies of speed into our waistbands and took off for Delaware. It was pretty cool to be riding next to Jo and Nailz and people got the hell out of our way. Little kids waved to us and I waved back. Older people frowned at us, but it didn't matter.
About ten miles before the bridge into Delaware we got pulled over.
Jo and I looked at each other. We were told by the cops to get off the motorcycles and sit on the grass. Cops were looking at plates and, in general, just hassling the guys - patting them down and looking for drugs and weapons.
"Don't act nervous. Just say
yes sir and no sir," I whispered to Jo.
She whispered back, "I’m terrified. I’ll let you talk if we have to talk. Do you think your father would bail us both out?"
I smiled. "Of course he would, but we're good."
I saw the state police sending in more cops. None of the bikers had any drugs because Jo and I had them. But a few were getting angry about being held for two hours. I sat on the grass and watched other old ladies dump the contents of their purses out on the cop car hoods. I had nothing in my purse so I wasn't worried. The cops were acting like a bunch of pigs, though. I wasn't going to act any differently then I usually did and thought we'd be fine. Jo was just sitting quietly and I hoped she stayed that way.
As I waited, I saw my cousin, Richard Regan, who was a state police sergeant. I waved to him and he came right over.
"Kima! What are you doing with these guys and does your father know you're hanging with Bound for Hell?"
I smiled my sweetest smile. "Oh, Richie. How are you? I don't know why we're pulled over and of course my dad knows about my boyfriend. He does some work for him."
I dropped a wink and my cousin got the message really quick. I continued, "We did the speed limit and I think we’re just being pulled over because it’s Bound for Hell. My dad’s going to be mad when he finds out. Plus I really need to pee!"
Richie went over to talk to his men and came back to me. "Kima, We have nothing to hold these guys for and I’ll make sure you get to the restroom. Just be careful with these guys, okay? They can be real assholes to women. I have a card I want you to carry. It's a PBA card so, if any cop hassles you, show that to him."
I looked adoringly at my cousin. "Can my friend have one too? You remember Jo Parker, I hope."
Jo smiled shyly. "Hi Richie. It’s been awhile. I used to have a big crush on you."
Richie was a ladies’ man and that made him smile. "Here’s is a card for you, too, Jo, and you shouldn't let my wild cousin get you involved with this bunch."
Jo actually batted her eyelashes at my cousin. "We're taking a year off before college and wanted to have some fun. It's such a beautiful day for a ride."
Richie wanted to meet my boyfriend. I told him, "Some cop has him. Veiko Finn is his name, Richie. Can you get him back for me please?"
Now my cousin winked at me. "Of course I can - but Kima you call me if any of these bikers hurt you or threaten you, promise?"
I laughed at him. "Oh Richie, you know me better than that. Do you think I’ll stick around them for long? It's just a stage I'm sure."
A cop brought V over and I introduced him to my cousin. Richie eyed Veiko up pretty hard but he didn't flinch under my cousin’s hard look.
"So, you’re my favorite baby cousin's new boyfriend?"
Veiko nodded.
Richie shook his hand. "Take good care of her. She’s a spoiled brat but we look out for our own in our family, got me?"
V smiled. "I hear she’s a wild child."
My cousin laughed so hard his fellow cops looked his way. "Wild child from the time she could walk. Just make sure she stays safe."
V looked my cousin in his eyes, "You have my promise, Sir. Are we free to leave?"
My cousin nodded. "I'll give you an escort to the rest stop. You won't get pulled over on the way back as long as it’s my shift and nobody’s drunk. We clear?"
V nodded and we got an escort to the rest stop and I got to pee. Jo and I were so glad Richie had showed up too.
Veiko now realized my family was all over the state. We might be drunks and crooks but we had lawyers and state police. In my family, blood counted, and we all had each others backs. My cousin most likely thought I was carrying money for my dad and I knew he wouldn't even call my dad to see. Hell, everyone knew Jack sold drugs and I recalled my cousin was wild back in the day too.
We pulled into Delaware's clubhouse.
As I got off the bike V smiled at me, "Your cousin seemed cool."
I wanted to get the speed off me. "He is. Now can you show Jo and me where we can get this shit off us please? I don't have any family here."
Nailz and V watched as Jo and I pushed the baggies out of the waistband of our jeans.
Nailz commented, "Shit, I never would have thought of that. Who was the cop flirting with Jo?"
I just got Bound for Hell MC out of cop's issuing bullshit tickets and all Nailz could think of was Jo flirting? I wasn't amused.
"My cousin, Nailz. And we have a safe way home unless your guys get drunk or stoned. Take all your baggies."
I know I had an attitude but I learned a valuable lesson. If you don't do drugs, don't carry them for anyone else.
V took my hand, "Babe, I'm sorry, but I warned you we might get pulled over."
I was clear as a bell as I replied, "Do not ever, ever ask me or Jo to carry that amount of drugs again. We got lucky this time. Now make sure your guys stay straight because my cousin is gonna be watching and he could get in trouble."
I walked away from V because I was so angry.
We didn't stay long in Delaware and everybody stayed straight. That was the night I went to bed mad as hell. I slept with my back toward V and that was a first.
~☠ ☠ ☠ CHAPTER 22 ☠ ☠ ☠~
It was a beautiful day for the Seafood Festival in Ocean Cove. I loved seafood and so did V. Plus he promised today was going to be for just us. I'd been to other seafood festivals but not the one at Ocean Cove. Jo was going with Nailz and many guys from the club were planning to make a day out of it. There was always the chance of other clubs riding in too, so V warned me to be on the watch for them.
Riding up by the shoreline on a motorcycle is a thrilling experience. It's one of my favorite rides because I love seeing the waves and the Atlantic Ocean is such a stormy blue color. Sea gulls are my favorite birds.
Thorn, Elena, and Hunter also were riding with us and we'd meet everyone else at the clubhouse. We'd have to park there and walk a few blocks over. I was ready to indulge myself with seafood.
Since it was so warm, I changed at the clubhouse into hot pants and a tube top while Jo wore a flowing sundress. I think our men were impressed with the way we looked. V was a jealous man and I momentarily wondered if I should’ve dressed like Jo.
I was excited to have a day with Veiko. There were venders selling all sorts of stuff. Of course there would be a battle of the bands and all the local musicians who wanted to win would be playing their best songs. We paid our admission and walked around, checking everything out.
Jo and I were like two little kids in a candy shop. She was getting Nailz to buy her sliver bracelets and whatever else she set her heart on. I just wanted to eat. V was talking and I moved away when I saw his head nod. Club business, my cue to move away.
I walked over to stare at the water. The waves were high and there were surfers out with their boards.
I leaned on the railing and just stayed there, tapping my toes, waiting on V as usual. Finally I turned to glare at him but he didn't notice. I was tired of the club always coming first. I knew it would, when I became an old lady and being the Vice President's old lady only made it harder. V was acting like the President since Flop was never there. So anybody with a gripe was in his face, bitching.
This day, though, was supposed to be for us. I was hungry and wanted my clams. Keeping an eye on Veiko I joined a line for clams on the half shell. I got my dozen and moved back to the railing, eating them. I didn’t like being ignored. He still was talking and I was beginning to wish Jo and I had come up alone. Jo had deserted me, too, but at least her old man was paying her attention.
I got one clam in my mouth that tasted a bit funny but I swallowed it anyway. Who knew if I'd get more to eat since V was too busy for me. I needed a drink and made my way over to the beer truck. I bought a large plastic mug; I could’ve gotten V one but right now I was disgusted with him. Let him get his own.
The beer was cold and tasted wonderful. I looked at V. He didn't have a beer and was still t
alking, forgetting I was even with him it seemed.
Oh fuck this!
I didn't come to be ignored. I’d go look for Jo and Nailz or Hunter and Elena. I came to have a good time and I was going to enjoy myself. I tried to reason with myself that Veiko was doing what he had to do, but where did I fit in ? He didn't seem to care that he abandoned me. Not liking my old man today, I got my mug refilled and wandered around.
I saw a few guys from the club and said hi. They greeted me back, politely, not finding it odd I was alone. That it was fine; V could bitch at me later.
I hit every seafood stand that looked interesting and stuffed myself with my favorite foods. I’d made it to the end of the boardwalk and was turning to make my way back when I heard the roar of bikes pulling into a lot across the street.
Shit and damn! I checked their colors and saw it was Nefarious MC.
I began to walk faster but the heat and beer slowed me down. I didn't know a thing about Nefarious MC and hoped I'd be lost in the crowd before they were on the boardwalk.
Damn Veiko! Why couldn't he just pay attention to me and put me first? The days of me being sweet were coming to an end. Now I knew why some old ladies fooled around on their men or just got sick of the club and left.
I was beginning to think it was time for me to lay it out for V, we needed a talk about this relationship. I watched my mother be unhappy and swore I'd never be her. Hell, I was almost living her life! Screw this!
I managed to get into the crowd but one guy from Nefarious MC had spotted me. "Hey, Blondie! Wait up! I know you from somewhere!"
I walked faster and ignored the biker. I didn't see any Bound for Hell members. I felt his hand grab my shoulder and spin me around.
Oh my Lord. It was one of my best tippers from the bar Wiggles. I never knew he was in an MC. He was a hot guy, too - long black, wavy hair, brown almost black colored eyes, and a hot body. We'd talked a few times when I'd danced but I never took his offer for a date. I thought he was a business man of sorts because how he always dressed. He liked to look neat and dressed in black jeans and was always spotless. I never thought he was a biker, and he gave huge tips!
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